Steelers Among Most-Fined NFL Teams in 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers face hefty fines for player misconduct and penalties

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Steelers were the second-most fined team in the NFL during the 2025-26 season, losing $749,747 in total fines according to new data. This accounted for nearly 9% of all league-wide fine money, with the team racking up 18 total infractions - the second-highest in the NFL. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was responsible for a substantial portion of the Steelers' fines, losing over $582,000 following a two-game suspension and multiple conduct-related penalties.

Why it matters

The Steelers' high fine total highlights ongoing issues with player discipline and conduct in the NFL, which has become an increasing concern for the league and its teams. Repeat offenders like Metcalf contribute to the Steelers' reputation as one of the most penalized teams in the league, raising questions about the team's ability to maintain on-field discipline and control player behavior.

The details

The Steelers' $749,747 in total fines was the second-highest in the NFL, behind only the Washington Commanders' $1.49 million. The Steelers had 18 total infractions, the second-most in the league. At the player level, Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was responsible for over $582,000 in fines, including a two-game suspension and multiple conduct-related penalties, making him one of the most financially penalized repeat offenders in the league.

  • The 2025-26 NFL season
  • The Steelers were the third-most fined team in the NFL during the 2024 season.
  • The Steelers were the most-fined team in the NFL in 2023, with fines totaling $478,091.

The players

DK Metcalf

A wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers who was responsible for a substantial portion of the team's fines, losing over $582,000 following a two-game suspension and multiple conduct-related penalties.

Pittsburgh Steelers

An NFL team that was the second-most fined in the league during the 2025-26 season, losing $749,747 in total fines which accounted for nearly 9% of all league-wide fine money.

Washington Commanders

An NFL team that was the most-fined in the league during the 2025-26 season, losing $1.49 million in total fines.

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The takeaway

The Steelers' high fine total reflects ongoing discipline issues within the team, with repeat offenders like DK Metcalf contributing to the team's reputation as one of the most penalized in the league. This raises concerns about the Steelers' ability to maintain on-field control and player behavior, which could impact their performance and standing within the NFL.